Bain's Private Equity Group (PEG) needs to define the architectural vision for its proprietary software platforms, ensuring internal tools and client-facing products connect seamlessly, scale effectively, and operate with enterprise-grade reliability and security to evolve Bain's technology and deliver impact for clients.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading architecture for enterprise-grade platforms from design through scale.
- Expertise in cloud-native, hyperscale environments (APIs, microservices, distributed systems).
- Ability to translate technical strategy into business-impact outcomes.
- Strong grounding in security, compliance, and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Define and govern Bain’s platform architecture, ensuring scalability across multiple products and services.
- Establish and enforce architectural standards across UX, APIs, and microservices.
- Translate technology vision into actionable roadmaps, aligning with product and business priorities.
- Partner with leaders across PEG to integrate tools into a cohesive, strategic platform.
- Represent Bain in architecture forums and ensure our platforms are enterprise-grade, secure, and scalable.
Other
- 10+ years in enterprise/solution/platform architecture, with senior leadership exposure.
- Experience in a startup or scale-up environment.
- Thought leadership credentials (standards bodies, publications, industry forums).
- Prior experience in SaaS or PE-backed tech companies.
